From Sir Mix-a-Lot to former U.S. Senator Dan Evans to guitarists with Pearl Jam and Guns N' Roses, Seattle's Roosevelt High School has produced a lot of local talent. Here's a look at the Roughriders through the decades.

Pictured are Roosevelt High School cheerleaders Elise Hansen (left) and Fiona Gleason in 2006. For a look at Garfield High School through the years, go here.

From Sir Mix-a-Lot to former U.S. Senator Dan Evans to guitarists with Pearl Jam and Guns N' Roses, Seattle's Roosevelt High School has produced a lot of local talent. Here's a look at the Roughriders through ... more

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Built in 1922, Seattle's Roosevelt High School was named after President Theodore Roosevelt.

(Pictured are Roosevelt cheerleaders in 1939).

Built in 1922, Seattle's Roosevelt High School was named after President Theodore Roosevelt.

(Pictured are Roosevelt cheerleaders in 1939).

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Roosevelt cheerleaders in 1998. The school's team, the Roughriders, was named in honor of Theodore Roosevelt's famous military regiment.

(Pictured from left to right: Mandy Ruidl, Shilaie Solema, and Ana Gonzalez).

Roosevelt is also known for its award-winning Jazz Ensemble. Pictured is the band in 2000 at Lincoln Center at the prestigious Essentially Ellington festival in New York, where the students got to perform with Wynton Marsalis, standing. less

Roosevelt is also known for its award-winning Jazz Ensemble. Pictured is the band in 2000 at Lincoln Center at the prestigious Essentially Ellington festival in New York, where the students got to perform with ... more

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If these walls could talk ... pictured is Roosevelt's old, graffiti-covered auditorium in 2004, before the school underwent a $93.8 million renovation that finished in 2006.

If these walls could talk ... pictured is Roosevelt's old, graffiti-covered auditorium in 2004, before the school underwent a $93.8 million renovation that finished in 2006.

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Roosevelt High School students in 1982. This group was not allowed to form a black student group separate from the Ethnic Students Union, said the original caption. Pictured left to right, front row: Mark Davis, Darlene Wood, Bonnie Glenn, and Angie Allen. Middle row, left to right: Phyllis Cravens, Ernest Allen III and Miriam Grimes. Back row: Towanna Robinson. less

Roosevelt High School students in 1982. This group was not allowed to form a black student group separate from the Ethnic Students Union, said the original caption. Pictured left to right, front row: Mark ... more

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Roosevelt sports became particularly famous when its girls' basketball team was featured in the excellent 2005 documentary, "The Heart of the Game." It highlighted the team's championship 2003-04 season and its eccentric coach Bill Resler. He's pictured with Roosevelt players in 2007. less

Roosevelt sports became particularly famous when its girls' basketball team was featured in the excellent 2005 documentary, "The Heart of the Game." It highlighted the team's championship 2003-04 season and its ... more

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Roosevelt star basketball player Darnellia Russell a big part of the documentary "The Heart of the Game," and a big part of the team's 2004 state championship. She's pictured in 2004.

Roosevelt star basketball player Darnellia Russell a big part of the documentary "The Heart of the Game," and a big part of the team's 2004 state championship. She's pictured in 2004.

The male athletes at Roosevelt have been great too. Pictured is Roosevelt's Kyle Mealand flying through the air in an attempt to stop Bothell player Cory Burk at Memorial Stadium in 2007.

The male athletes at Roosevelt have been great too. Pictured is Roosevelt's Kyle Mealand flying through the air in an attempt to stop Bothell player Cory Burk at Memorial Stadium in 2007.

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Roughrider basketball in 1987, with Will Brantley taking a shot.

Roughrider basketball in 1987, with Will Brantley taking a shot.

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Musician Ryan Lewis, a producer with Macklemore, is one of Roosevelt's famous grads. After he and his family moved to Seattle from Spokane, Lewis graduated from Roosevelt in 2005.

Musician Ryan Lewis, a producer with Macklemore, is one of Roosevelt's famous grads. After he and his family moved to Seattle from Spokane, Lewis graduated from Roosevelt in 2005.

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Another famous Roughrider: Sir-Mix-a-Lot, also known as Anthony Way, class of 1982.

Another famous Roughrider: Sir-Mix-a-Lot, also known as Anthony Way, class of 1982.

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Janelle Velasquez, who was part of Roosevelt's class of 2000, is pictured getting ready for the school's production of "Brigadoon" in 2000. Velasquez was featured in a P-I story about Seattle grads in the new millennium.

Janelle Velasquez, who was part of Roosevelt's class of 2000, is pictured getting ready for the school's production of "Brigadoon" in 2000. Velasquez was featured in a P-I story about Seattle grads in the new ... more

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Janelle Velasquez waves to her family during Roosevelt's graduation ceremony at Mercer Arena in 2000.

Janelle Velasquez waves to her family during Roosevelt's graduation ceremony at Mercer Arena in 2000.

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Roosevelt jazz band students celebrate in 2000, after their big moment on stage with Wynton Marsalis at Avery Fisher Hall in New York. The band had gone there to play in the prestigious Essentially Ellington festival. less

Roosevelt jazz band students celebrate in 2000, after their big moment on stage with Wynton Marsalis at Avery Fisher Hall in New York. The band had gone there to play in the prestigious Essentially Ellington ... more

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How Roosevelt partied in 1957. The original caption for this photo described students breaking out "with some of the Elvis Presley type dancing" that was "real fast."

How Roosevelt partied in 1957. The original caption for this photo described students breaking out "with some of the Elvis Presley type dancing" that was "real fast."

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Roosevelt student Saba Girmay, right, celebrates during a graduation ceremony at Qwest Field in 2005.

Roosevelt student Saba Girmay, right, celebrates during a graduation ceremony at Qwest Field in 2005.

Roosevelt football, back in the day: Roughriders celebrate in 1964 after beating Garfield High School.

Roosevelt football, back in the day: Roughriders celebrate in 1964 after beating Garfield High School.

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Known for its big, stately building in North Seattle, Roosevelt was built in the early '20s. This early photo of Roosevelt is undated.

Known for its big, stately building in North Seattle, Roosevelt was built in the early '20s. This early photo of Roosevelt is undated.

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Roosevelt re-opened in 2006, after a two-year, $93.8 million remodel that transformed a dark, aging building into an airy, light-filled campus. Pictured are cheerleaders welcoming guests to the renovated school in 2006. less

Roosevelt re-opened in 2006, after a two-year, $93.8 million remodel that transformed a dark, aging building into an airy, light-filled campus. Pictured are cheerleaders welcoming guests to the renovated school ... more

A pivotal moment in Roughrider girls' basketball history: Roosevelt wins a game in the 4A state basketball championships against Snohomish High School in 2004, the year the documentary "Heart of the Game" was filmed. Pictured are Breianna Gaines (left) and Maggie Torrance. less

A pivotal moment in Roughrider girls' basketball history: Roosevelt wins a game in the 4A state basketball championships against Snohomish High School in 2004, the year the documentary "Heart of the Game" was ... more

Duff McKagan, former bass player for Guns N' Roses, attended Roosevelt in the '80s. At one point during that decade, McKagan, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, and Six Mix-a-Lot all
attended Roosevelt at the same time.
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Duff McKagan, former bass player for Guns N' Roses, attended Roosevelt in the '80s. At one point during that decade, McKagan, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, and Six Mix-a-Lot all
attended Roosevelt at the ... more